Korean Cultural Centre India presents "Prince Ho-dong" Korea National Ballet – 2013 India Gala at Siri Fort Auditorium, August Kranti Marg > 10:30am on 26th October & 6:30pm on 27th October 2013

Time : 
26th October : 10:30 am 
27th October : 6:30 pm

Entry : 
26th October : For 1800 school children
27th October : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Place : Siri Fort Auditorium, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110049
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Station - 'Green Park(Yellow Line) - Exit Gate - Gautam Nagar'

Event Description : Korean Cultural Centre India presents 'Prince Ho-dong' Korea National Ballet – 2013 India Gala.
"Over the years, the texture and content of Korea-India bilateral relations have undergone a sea change.  From the routine government-to-government engagement, the relations have expanded to more dynamic people-to-people interaction. In fact, people-to-people contact has now emerged as the centerpiece of bilateral cooperation, guiding the future contours of our bilateral relations. The visiting Korean troupes are sure to win the hearts of the Indian people by their superb performances, thus bringing our two peoples even closer", says Joon-gyu Lee, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea.

An original work based on a traditional Korean tale called "Princess Nakrang and Prince Hodong", the Korean Artists will perform, Prince Ho-Dong (Adajio), Don Quixote (Grand Pas de Deux), La bayader (Golden boy, Drum dance) and the Giselle Act.
Prince Ho-Doung is the story of mythology and legend, the work depicts the struggle between the people of Han represented by Nakrang and the Goguryeo represented by Ho-doung. La Bayadere is the story of love and betrayal setting place in an Indian Temple. Don Quixote is a ballet based on the novel of Cervantes. The ballet focuses on the love story between Basilio, a farmer and Kitri, the daughter of the tavern owner. . Aside from Kitri’s feminine charms as she waves her fan, the 32 turns, which is the most accomplished technique for a ballerina, is displayed. La Bayadere meaning “an Indian Dancer” in French has its setting in the Golden Empire of India. The highlight of La Bayadere is the dance Nikiya, the heroine, and Solor, not to mention to the Group Dance of the Kingdom of the Shades in the 3rd act.  Giselle Act is the story in the forest past midnight; an eerie air permeates the ground, a gravestone floating above a cross. Suddenly, a white shadow flickers and then disappears. These white shadows are the Wilis, souls of young women who were betrayed and abandoned by their men.

"Just as Indians raved about K-pop Singer, Psy's Gangnam Style last year, so do many Koreans rave about Bollywood movies, an indication of the good relationship we share in our daily lives", said Yoo Jinryong, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Republic of Korea.

Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Republic of Korea as a part of the nation branding project, the National Ballet Performance celebrates the 40th years of Indo-Korean Diplomatic year. The performance titled "Prince Ho-dong" introduces Korean tradition to the worldwide stage. 

Related Events : Dance